Maryland General Assembly passes bill expanding abortion care access Republicans proposed several amendments to the bill, including one that would have provided mental health protections to Marylanders who receive an abortion. Hannah Ziegler April 5, 2022
Maryland lawmakers pass bill to ban ghost guns The bill would ban the sale of ghost guns in the state beginning June 1 whereas possession would become illegal on March 1, 2023. Hannah Ziegler April 5, 2022
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan signs redrawn congressional district map Anne Arundel County Senior Judge Lynne Battaglia ruled on March 25 that the original map was an “extreme partisan gerrymander.” Hannah Ziegler April 4, 2022
Maryland lawmakers pass climate solutions bill The bill sets the state on a path to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. Hannah Ziegler April 4, 2022
Maryland judge defers ruling on new congressional map amid rising tension The map that prevails will define the state’s congressional districts until the next redistricting, after the 2030 census. Hannah Ziegler April 3, 2022
Maryland General Assembly approach final budget for next fiscal year One of the biggest measures is proposed funding that would launch a paid family leave insurance program. Hannah Ziegler March 30, 2022
After intense pushback, Maryland lawmakers redraw congressional district map An Anne Arundel County judge called the previously passed map an “extreme partisan gerrymander.” Hannah Ziegler March 30, 2022
Maryland General Assembly considers recreational marijuana legalization If the referendum passes, marijuana would be legal in Maryland starting July 2022 Hannah Ziegler March 16, 2022
Maryland General Assembly introduces bill to change highway name, honor Piscataway tribe The original name of the highway is Indian Head Highway, also known as Maryland Route 210 Hannah Ziegler March 16, 2022
Maryland Court of Appeals extends primary election date for second time Primary elections will now be on July 19. Hannah Ziegler March 16, 2022